Toyota extends relationship with TomTom for navigation solut

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Toyota extends relationship with TomTom for navigation solutions

TomTom to deliver second-generation semi-embedded portable navigation solution to Toyota

~ Toyota extends relationship with TomTom to offer consumers unique semi-embedded device with enhanced navigation and safety features ~

Geneva International Motor Show, 3 March 2009 - TomTom, the world's leading navigation solutions provider, today announces that Toyota has extended its relationship with TomTom to feature the second generation of TomTom's semi-embedded portable navigation solution in select vehicles. The device is specially designed for use with the in-dash Toyota TNS 410 audio, video and navigation system, and the announcement illustrates the growing demand for semi-embedded navigation.

TomTom's latest semi-embedded device offers consumers all the advantages of easy-to-use portable navigation, yet fits seamlessly into a vehicle dashboard. It is also completely portable, so it can be removed from the audio system where it sits, to be used in other cars and easily replaced. The device provides full audio integration with the car speakers for high quality audio, when using spoken instructions or making hands-free phone calls. Toyota customers will enjoy access to a wide range of TomTom's content and services, including map and software updates, available through TomTom's free software application, TomTom HOME.

"The fact that Toyota has once again signed up with TomTom is an important validation of TomTom's ability to bring the best quality navigation and services experience to the car, in particular, in small and medium-sized cars," said Giles Shrimpton, managing director of TomTom's Automotive business unit. "Whether it is a semi-embedded or embedded solution, we want to ensure that customers are able to receive all TomTom's exclusive features, and we are thrilled to work with Toyota to make this happen."

The product offering, which will be available in select Toyota vehicles in Europe in Q4 2009, is the result of joint innovation between TomTom and FUJITSU TEN, and represents a continued focus on innovative navigation solutions. This second generation product was recently recognised as an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree at CES.

In addition to full audio integration, the TomTom semi-embedded PND has a sleek, high-quality finish and expanded Tele Atlas maps.

A display of the embedded portable TomTom device and dashboard will be on show at the TomTom stand at the Geneva International Motor Show (Stand EN 0011, Entrance Hall).

Product specifications:
- CPU: 400MHz
- GPS receiver: SiRF GSC3
- flash memory: 2GB
- screen: 4.3" touch screen, 480 x 272
- dimensions: 130 x 82.5 x 24.4 mm
- light sensor
- internal microphone
- Bluetooth® connectivity
- USB 1.1 connectivity
- SD card slot

The TNS410 model will be available throughout Europe in Q4 2009.

About TomTom

TomTom NV is the world's leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps. TomTom NV has over 3300 employees working in four business units - TomTom, Tele Atlas, Automotive and TomTom WORK.

TomTom's products are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use, safety and value. TomTom's products include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box; these are the award-winning TomTom GO family, the TomTom XL and TomTom ONE ranges and the TomTom RIDER. Additionally, independent research proves that TomTom products have a significant positive effect on driving and road safety.

Tele Atlas delivers the digital maps and dynamic content that power some of the world's most essential navigation and location-based services (LBS). Through a combination of its own products and partnerships, Tele Atlas offers digital map coverage of more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The Automotive business unit develops and sells navigation systems and services to car manufacturers and OEMs. TomTom WORK combines industry leading communication and smart navigation technology with leading edge tracking and tracing expertise.

TomTom NV was founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. TomTom is listed at Euronext Amsterdam in The Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.tomtom.com.
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